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DBS certificate reprint guide and forms

A guide to requesting a DBS certificate reprint and forms to complete.

Updates to this page

From:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Published:
1 December 2014
Last updated:
25 September 2025
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  1. The DBS certificate reprint guide has been updated to explain the reason that there is a 93 day limit on reprints.

  2. Email addresses updated in line with recent changes.

  3. Certificate Reprint Request Form replaced with an updated version.

  4. Information regarding basic reprints amended.

  5. New process - added forms for applicants and countersignatories to request a DBS certificate reprint.

  6. Added a reminder for countersignatories to get permission from applicants before requesting a certificate reprint.

  7. If a DBS certificate was issued more than three months ago (93 days) a reprint can't be processed.

  8. First published.

Documents

DBS certificate reprint guide

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DBS standard and enhanced reprint request form for applicants

MS Word Document, 731 KB

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DBS standard and enhanced reprint request form for applicants (PDF)

PDF, 422 KB, 1 page

Details

Reprints can’t be issued for any type of check if the original certificate was issued more than 3 months ago (93 days).

For basic checks you can request a reprint using your DBS online account. A reprint will not be provided if a paper copy of your certificate was not requested on the application form submitted for processing.

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